Bamboo Plant Supports for Gardens and Raised Beds

Bamboo plant supports are the perfect supports for tall and vining vegetables like tomatoes, pole beans, and cucumbers. They’re strong and sturdy, so they serve a practical purpose, but they’re also extremely ornamental and add a natural element to the garden. Plus, there are many types of bamboo structures for every sized space, including containers. In this article, we’re going to share some of our favorite bamboo staking and trellising products, offer advice on when and how to use them, and the best plants to pair with these attractive structures.

This article is featured on Savvy Gardening because of the support of Gardener’s Supply Company (GSC), an employee-owned business that develops a vast array of gardening products and accessories, including some great plant supports. The bamboo plant supports featured in this article were all designed by GSC.

Bamboo is a renewable resource that grows rapidly, even in poor soils, and doesn’t require irrigation, pesticides, or chemical fertilizers. It produces over 35 percent more oxygen than trees. And despite being lightweight, it’s very durable. In some parts of the world, it’s used as a construction material, having more tensile strength than steel and sometimes being used as a concrete substitute. So it’s fair to say bamboo is a great long-term purchase that is perfect for outdoor use, especially in the garden.

Also, if cared for properly, bamboo stakes last much longer than supports made of wood. There are bamboo garden stakes in a variety of lengths. I’ve had some for years that I always grab from the shed as needed.

It’s worth noting that the color of untreated bamboo fades to a light, silvery grey over time—much like untreated cedar. Untreated bamboo can